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Apfeswaho Tshifularo

Industrial Engineer
Gqeberha

Summary

Results-oriented Industrial and Process Engineer with a proven track record of optimising production systems, reducing waste, and enhancing performance and quality in high volume manufacturing environments. Proficient in Lean tools, time studies, and process standardisation techniques. Experienced in collaborating with cross functional teams to successfully implement sustainable improvements and achieve operational excellence.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages

Work History

Industrial Engineer

Feltex Automotive
06.2024 - Current
  • Lead Lean initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste across manufacturing lines.
  • Conduct time studies and value stream mapping to identify cycle time reduction opportunities.
  • Develop and standardised SOPs to support consistent process execution.
  • Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to support continuous process improvements.
  • Participate in cross functional Kaizen events targeting downtime, and scrap reduction.
  • Provide data-driven reports and insights to engineering leadership.
  • Conducte FMEA, and developed control plans to reduce risks and defects.

Process Engineering Intern

Feltex Automotive
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Assisted in conducting time and motion studies to improve workflow efficiency.
  • Supported implementation of lean tools such as 5S and visual controls.
  • Worked closely with engineers on validating new processes and line layouts.
  • Participated in troubleshooting manufacturing bottlenecks and equipment downtime.
  • Contributed to implementing safety protocols and quality control procedures.
  • Documented process trials and contributed to SOP development.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honors - Industrial Engineering

Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Industrial Engineering

Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
04.2001 -

Matric Certificate -

Mbilwi Secondary School
Sibasa, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

MS Office Suite

Certification

Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate

Certificates

  • Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate
  • Six Sigma Principles _Yellow Belt
  • Ht+a Automotive Core Tools I APQP | PPAP | FMEA

Timeline

Industrial Engineer

Feltex Automotive
06.2024 - Current

Process Engineering Intern

Feltex Automotive
06.2023 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honors - Industrial Engineering

Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Industrial Engineering

Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -

Matric Certificate -

Mbilwi Secondary School
04.2001 -

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